History ComicBook / DCComicsPresents

* FullyAbsorbedFinale: The crossover with the Prince Gavyn ComicBook/{{Starman}} was basically a wrap-up for his canceled series (in the Anthology series Adventure Comics) -- and it featured Mongul too. In fact, given it was drawn by Creator/JimStarlin, it could be considered a homage to Starlin's work on Marvel Comics' [[ComicBook/CaptainMarVell Captain Marvel]].)

* The introduction of ComicBook/SuperboyPrime (not yet an [[ComicBook/InfiniteCrisis insane menace]]) as a tie-in for ''ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths''.

* StandAloneEpisode: The original series did not have much continuity between issues. Of course, comics were different back then, and the StoryArc and {{Decompressed Comic}}s were much rarer. There were exceptions, though, such as a three-issue story that introduced Mongul and Warworld (co-starring ComicBook/MartianManhunter, ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} and ComicBook/TheSpectre); a two-part story involving Superman's SecretKeeper Pete Ross, the ComicBook/LegionOfSuperHeroes, and... Superboy? (the original one, back when he was Clark's past self in the future); a two-parter where Mxyzptlk and Mr. Mind teamed up to torment Superman and [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]]; and the OriginStory of ComicBook/SuperboyPrime and how he gained his powers and met Superman.

* Two teamups with Comicbook/SwampThing, one of them written by Creator/AlanMoore.

* The introduction of ComicBook/AmbushBug, first as a recurring villain and then as guest star himself;

* Two teamups with Comicbook/SwampThing, one of them written by Creator/AlanMoore;

* The formal introduction of the ComicBook/GlobalGuardians (from the WesternAnimation/SuperFriends comic) into [[Franchise/TheDCU the DC Universe]];
* The introduction of ComicBook/{{Superboy}} Prime (not yet an insane menace.)
* The very last Pre-Crisis Superman story, in the final issue of the series. (ComicBook/WhateverHappenedToTheManOfTomorrow, published afterward, is out of continuity.)

* StandAloneEpisode: The original series did not have much continuity between issues. Of course, comics were different back then, and the StoryArc and {{Decompressed Comic}}s were much rarer. There were exceptions, though, such as a three-issue story that introduced Mongul and Warworld (co-starring ComicBook/MartianManhunter, ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} and ComicBook/TheSpectre); a two-part story involving Superman's SecretKeeper Pete Ross, the ComicBook/LegionOfSuperHeroes, and... Superboy? (the original one, back when he was Clark's past self in the future); and a two-parter where Mxyzptlk and Mr. Mind teamed up to torment Superman and [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]].

* The very last Pre-Crisis Superman story, in the final issue of the series. (WhateverHappenedToTheManOfTomorrow, published afterward, is out of continuity.)

* The introduction of major Superman foe Mongul (a ComicBook/{{Thanos}} CaptainErsatz, even co-created by Thanos' creator.)

* Similarly, a team up with the original ComicBook/{{Superboy}} (eg. [[TimeTravel himself!]])
* A Team Up with SantaClaus (AllJustADream... OrWasItADream?)

The'' [[Comicbook/TeenTitans New Teen Titans]]'' also launched in this series, but in an insert story where Superman was not involved.

As part of their [[ComicBook/{{New 52}} 2011 relaunch]], the series was brought back this time under the name ''DC Universe Presents''. It is an anthology series, with each arc featuring a different DC character(s).

* DependingOnTheWriter: Most of the stories were OK, but some had Superman acting way out of character, like during his fight with ComicBook/MartianManhunter.

* FullyAbsorbedFinale: The crossover with the Prince Gavyn ComicBook/{{Starman}} was basically a wrap-up for his canceled series (in the Anthology series Adventure Comics) -- and it featured Mongul too. In fact, given it was drawn by Creator/JimStarlin, it could be considered a homage to Starlin's work on Marvel Comic's [[ComicBook/CaptainMarVell Captain Marvel]].)
* TheJoyOfX: The "Whatever Happened To …" backups

* StandAloneEpisode: The original series did not have much continuity between issues. Of course, comics were different back then, and the StoryArc and {{Decompressed Comic}}s were much rarer. There were exceptions, though, such as a three-issue story that introduced Mongul and Warworld (co-starring ComicBook/MartianManhunter, ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} and ComicBook/TheSpectre); a two-part story involving Superman's SecretKeeper Pete Ross, the ComicBook/{{Legion of Super-Heroes}}, and... Superboy? (the original one, back when he was Clark's past self in the future); and a two-parter where Mxyzptlk and Mr. Mind teamed up to torment Superman and [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]].

[[caption-width-right:300:Yes, Superman, there IS a Santa Claus!]]

''DC Comics Presents'' was a Creator/DCComics comic book starring Franchise/{{Superman}} and a series of guest stars in [[CrossOver team-up stories]] during UsefulNotes/{{the Bronze Age of Comic Books}}, surviving the mass cancellation of titles known as the "DCImplosion". The series lasted for 97 issues, a respectable run by modern standards, from 1978 to 1986. It was canceled during DC's first [[RetCon mass relaunch]] (after the ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths) but the ''Action Comics'' series then became the new Superman teamup book for a while.

* DependingOnTheWriter: Most of the stories were OK, but some had Superman acting way out of character ex. in his fight with ComicBook/MartianManhunter.

* TheJoyOfX (the "Whatever Happened To …" backups)
** The crossover with (the space-based) ComicBook/{{Starman}} was basically a wrap-up for his canceled series (in the Anthology series Adventure Comics) -and it featured Mongul too. In fact, given it was drawn by Creator/JimStarlin, it could be considered a homage to Starlin's work on Marvel Comic's [[ComicBook/CaptainMarVell Captain Marvel]].)
* PlotTailoredToTheParty: [[StoryBreakerTeamUp Given how powerful Superman is]] (specially Pre-Crisis), some of the stories had to get very creative to justify his needing other heroes' help or being able to fight him.
* StandAloneEpisode: The original series did not have much continuity between issues. Of course, comics were different back then, and the StoryArc and {{Decompressed Comic}}s were much rarer.
** There were exceptions, like the three-issue story that introduced Mongul and Warworld (costarring ComicBook/MartianManhunter, ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} and ComicBook/TheSpectre) and the two-part story involving Superman's SecretKeeper Pete Ross (back when he was white) co-starring the ComicBook/{{Legion of Super-Heroes}} and... Superboy?)
*** Also, a two-parter where Mxyzptlk and Mr. Mind teamed up to torment Superman and [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Captain Marvel]].

''DC Comics Presents'' was a Creator/DCComics comic book starring Franchise/{{Superman}} and a series of guest stars in [[CrossOver team-up stories]] during the BronzeAge of comics, surviving the mass cancellation of titles known as the "DCImplosion". The series lasted for 97 issues, a respectable run by modern standards, from 1978 to 1986. It was canceled during DC's first [[RetCon mass relaunch]] (after the ComicBook/CrisisOnInfiniteEarths) but the ''Action Comics'' series then became the new Superman teamup book for a while.

* The introduction of [[MiracleMonday Superwoman]] (as her own character and not an identity for ComicBook/LoisLane.)

* The ultimate Superman[=/=][[TheFlash Flash]] race (to the very End of Time) in issues #1-2.

* The introduction of major Superman foe Mongul (a {{Thanos}} CaptainErsatz, even co-created by Thanos' creator.)

* The introduction of [[MiracleMonday Superwoman]] (as her own character and not an identity for LoisLane.)

* The formal introduction of the GlobalGuardians (from the SuperFriends comic) into the DCUniverse;
* The introduction of SuperboyPrime (not yet an insane menace.)

As part of their [[{{New 52}} 2011 relaunch]], the series was brought back this time under the name ''DC Universe Presents''. It is an anthology series, with each arc featuring a different DC character(s).

* DependingOnTheWriter: Most of the stories were OK, but some had Superman acting way out of character ex. in his fight with MartianManhunter.

** The crossover with (the space-based) ComicBook/{{Starman}} was basically a wrap-up for his canceled series (in the Anthology series Adventure Comics) -and it featured Mongul too. In fact, given it was drawn by JimStarlin, it could be considered a homage to Starlin's work on Marvel Comic's [[CaptainMarvell Captain Marvel]].)

** There were exceptions, like the three-issue story that introduced Mongul and Warworld (costarring MartianManhunter, ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} and TheSpectre) and the two-part story involving Superman's SecretKeeper Pete Ross (back when he was white) co-starring the ComicBook/{{Legion of Super-Heroes}} and... Superboy?)

''DC Comics Presents'' was a DCComics comic book starring {{Superman}} and a series of guest stars in [[CrossOver team-up stories]] during the BronzeAge of comics, surviving the mass cancellation of titles known as the "DCImplosion". The series lasted for 97 issues, a respectable run by modern standards, from 1978 to 1986. It was canceled during DC's first [[RetCon mass relaunch]] (after the CrisisOnInfiniteEarths) but the ''Action Comics'' series then became the new Superman teamup book for a while.

* Similarly, a team up with the original {{Superboy}} (eg. [[TimeTravel himself!]])

** There were exceptions, like the three-issue story that introduced Mongul and Warworld (costarring MartianManhunter, {{Supergirl}} and TheSpectre) and the two-part story involving Superman's SecretKeeper Pete Ross (back when he was white) co-starring the ComicBook/{{Legion of Super-Heroes}} and... Superboy?)

* Two teamups with Comicbook/SwampThing, one of them written by AlanMoore;

* [[WesternAnimation/HeManAndTheMastersOfTheUniverse He-Man]] (yes, THAT He-Man!), with the introduction of the Prince Adam identity.

* The introduction of AmbushBug, first as a recurring villain and then as guest star himself;

* DeathStar: Warworld.

** The crossover with (the space-based) {{Starman}} was basically a wrap-up for his canceled series (in the Anthology series Adventure Comics) -and it featured Mongul too. In fact, given it was drawn by JimStarlin, it could be considered a homage to Starlin's work on Marvel Comic's [[CaptainMarvell Captain Marvel]].)

As part of their [[{{New 52}} 2011 relaunch]], the series was brought back this time as an anthology series, with each arc featuring a different DC character(s).

As part of their [[{{New 52}} 2011 relaunch]], the series was brought back this time as an anthology series, with each arc featuring a different DC character.

As part of their 2011 relaunch, the series was brought back this time as an anthology series, with each arc featuring a different DC character.

* The formal introduction of the [[MultinationalTeam Global Guardians]] (from the SuperFriends comic) into the DCUniverse;

** There were exceptions, like the three-issue story that introduced Mongul and Warworld (costarring MartianManhunter, {{Supergirl}} and TheSpectre) and the two-part story involving Superman's SecretKeeper Pete Ross (back when he was white) co-starring the LegionOfSuperheroes and... Superboy?)

* [[WesternAnimation/HeManAndTheMastersOfTheUniverse He-Man]] (yes, THAT He-Man!)

* PlotTailoredToTheParty: [[StoryBreakerTeamUp Given how powerful Superman is]], some of the stories had to get very creative to justify his needing other heroes' help or being able to fight him.